Relative Value Relevance of the Successful Efforts and Full Cost Accounting Methods in the Oil and Gas Industry |
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Authors: | Bryant Lisa |
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Affiliation: | (1) Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, 43210 |
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Abstract: | This paper examines the value relevance of two alternative accounting methods for exploration and development (E&D) expenditures for oil and gas firms. I find that full cost (FC) accounting data is more value-relevant than successful efforts (SE) accounting data. Further analysis reveals that the smooth earnings provided by the FC method contributes to the higher value relevance of the FC method. This study concludes that a policy of full capitalization of expenditures with uncertain future economic benefits better summarizes information relevant to investors relative to a policy of partial capitalization. |
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Keywords: | value relevance oil and gas accounting alternative accounting methods |
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